Senior Engineer, Software

Salary: £68,000 - 108,000 per year

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Production Test Rig, Test Engineering, or Manufacturing Software environments
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in NI LabVIEW application development, test automation, and software validation
• Experience with Python-based automation, diagnostics, and data analysis
• Experience with MongoDB, SQL, and industrial data management systems
• Experience with industrial communication protocols, including RS232, RS485, Ethernet, and Modbus TCP/RTU
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and engineering collaboration platforms
• Technical leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Knowledge of product safety, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and SHE awareness
• Vacuum system and semiconductor manufacturing knowledge preferred
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the software test strategy for production test rigs to reduce field defects and improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency
• Provide technical leadership in the planning, development, execution, and continuous improvement of software validation and verification activities
• Oversee software testing activities, analyse test results, and ensure effective reporting of quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Drive root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of software and hardware issues affecting production test rigs and manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with global engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver robust, right-first-time solutions and continuous operational improvements
• Communicate test progress, quality status, technical risks, and improvement initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and support test automation, build automation, and diagnostic capability enhancements to improve productivity and reduce downtime
• Define and implement best practices, processes, and governance for software testing and validation across production test environments
• Mentor and support team members by sharing technical expertise and promoting a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Ensure production test rig software remains reliable, maintainable, and scalable to support business growth and future manufacturing requirements

Technologies:

• Confluence
• Ethernet
• Hardware
• Support
• JIRA
• MongoDB
• Python
• SQL

More:

We are Edwards, a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems, and related value-added services. Our solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar cells, and are also used across industrial applications including power, glass, metallurgy, pharmaceutical, chemical, and scientific instrument R&D. We have over 4,000 employees worldwide, with state-of-the‑art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia, and North America.

last updated 36 week of 2026